Ice Cream Bean is nature's frozen dessert with no freezer needed—a tropical treasure that tastes like a cotton-candy-like vanilla custard straight from the pod! Native to Central and South America, this creamy legume grows inside elongated pods and earned its whimsical name from its uncanny resemblance to soft-serve ice cream. Rich in protein and packed with nutrients, Ice Cream Bean is beloved by locals who simply scoop the silky pulp directly into their mouths. Beyond its delicious flavor, this remarkable tree is an ecological superstar, improving soil health and providing shade in agroforestry systems. You won't find this rare, unique fruit at the grocery store because it's best eaten fresh off the tree, so grow your own Ice-cream Bean. Our Ice Cream Bean comes in a Premium 3/4-QT. pot which gives you a nice head start on planting. • Average mature height: 15-40 feet (8-12 if container grown)• Fertilizer: 1-1-1 ratio• Light: Full to part sun• Soil: Well-drained, medium moist• Zones: 9-11
